Here is a roundup of what has been updated or released recently:

Mootools software have updated their Polygon Cruncher plugin to v6.5
nPower Software have released an update for their Power Solids and Power Translators
Larry Minton has released a new version of his Avguard MAXScript extension for max 6. There is also a version for max 5.
Pavel Kuznetsov has updated his Milky Way render effect with a load of improvements
3D Aliens have released an update for their glu3D fluid simulation plugin

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